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HOW DID YOU GET INTO NURSING? My mother was a nurse and that led me to be a candy striper in high school. I enjoyed providing care to patients and I decided to attend college to pursue a degree in nursing. WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE PART ABOUT THE JOB? I appreciate the many opportunities that I have in my role. The most important is working with children and their families to assist them in managing their respiratory care so they can lead healthy, active lives. Another meaningful endeavor has been developing the ventilator integration program at Hasbro Children’s Hospital, which includes an interdisciplinary team that provides care to children who require some assistance with breathing. Through this program, I have had the opportunity to develop clinical guidelines and provide educational sessions for staff and families. I have also enjoyed being a preceptor for APRN students. NURSE PRACTITIONER OF THE YEAR Jerilyn Devin, MSN, APRN-CNP Nurse Practitioner in Division of Pediatric Pulmonology, Coordinator of Ventilator Integration Program at Hasbro Children’s Hospital HAS A PATIENT EVER CHANGED THE WAY YOU THINK ABOUT YOUR JOB? I learn something from each patient and family that I work with. I have the honor of working with many children with complex medical issues and work with a great team at Hasbro to teach and provide care so they can enjoy life at home and in the community. The children and their families are remarkable, and I am fortunate to be a small part of their lives. The children and their families inspire me each and every day. You are an amazing crew. Thank you! Amid this demanding and unprecedented time, we extend gratitude and appreciation to our dedicated and loving team of professionals and nurses. You have been “all hands on deck” for many long days to ensure the safety and well-being of our community: Transportation Clinical Staff Services Community Life Security Residential Health Administration Services Culinary Service Environmental Services Maintenance & Ground Avalon The Memory Cottage TopSAIL and SAIL 186 Jerry Browne Road Mystic, CT 06355 860.572.4494 StoneRidgeLCS.com RHODE ISLAND MONTHLY l OCTOBER 2020 71